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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,039.90, 256,451.18 and 150,022.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,039.90, 256,451.18 and 150,022.14 is: 224,937.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,039.90 : 256,451.18 = 150,022.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,039.90/256,451.18 = 150,022.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,039.90x = 256,451.18 × 150,022.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,039.90x = 38,473,354,829.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,473,354,829.13/171,039.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,937.89

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